Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management Has New Executive Vice President Of Golf

Robert Swezey has joined Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management as Executive Vice President Of Golf Operations. Swezey came to Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management from one of the nation’s leading sports management and marketing firms, KemperSports Management, where he was Regional Director of Operations.

(PRWEB) December 11, 2005 -- Robert Swezey has joined Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management as Executive Vice President Of Golf Operations. Swezey came to Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management from one of the nation’s leading sports management and marketing firms, KemperSports Management, where he was Regional Director of Operations.

As Executive Vice President of Golf, Swezey manages the operational functions for Burroughs & Chapin’s owned and managed championship golf courses. He also oversees the company’s catering, group sales and other related operations. He is also responsible for monitoring Burroughs & Chapin's joint venture hotels.

Prior to joining Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management, Swezey served as Regional Director of Operations for KemperSports Management, headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. During his employment he was responsible for 11 clients and 21 facilities in the Midwest and east coast.

In his twenty five years of golf management experience, Swezey has worked in positions ranging from PGA Assistant Professional to Vice President/PGA Director of Operations. He managed operations at some of the nation’s finest operations, including Whitford Country Club in Pennsylvania, the TPC at Prestancia in Florida , the TPC at Sawgrass in Florida, Eagle Watch GC in Georgia, River Hills CC in Florida and Fawn Lake Country Club in Virginia.

“Bob is a great addition to the Burroughs & Chapin team,” said John Grab, Chief Resorts Officer at Burroughs and Chapin. “He has a great background in all aspects of golf and will be a tremendous asset as we expand our golf course management capabilities throughout the Southeast.”

Swezey’s professional service includes Trustee and Chairman of the National Institute of Golf Management, and service awards in various PGA of America elected positions. He has been recognized as a regional and national leader in areas of education and merchandising and has received recognition for operating three Top 100 Golf Operations in America.

About Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management

Burroughs & Chapin Golf Management created in 2001 to provide operations and marketing services to golf course properties, is the Grand Strand’s leading golf management company. Burroughs & Chapin has been an active member of the Myrtle Beach golf community for nearly 40 years as the owner of Myrtlewood Golf Club, a 36-hole complex that opened in 1966. The company built and developed Grande Dunes Golf Course, which is on Golf Magazine's 2001 list of the top 10 new courses in the nation, as well as Grande Dunes Members Course, an exclusive private club. Burroughs & Chapin also owns the historic Pine Lakes International Country Club, Myrtle Beach's first course and the birthplace of Sports Illustrated magazine. The company also manages Farmstead Golf Links and Meadowlands Golf Club.

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